EconomyCoal power share falls below 50% of China’s electricity generation for first time

Coal-fired power made up 49.7% of China’s electricity generation in the first half of 2026, the first time its half-year share has fallen below 50%, a National Energy Administration official said. Wind and solar capacity reached 1.95 billion kilowatts by June, while their generation exceeded 1.2 trillion kilowatt-hours.

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CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-07-30 05:24Original